Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)
Do you know why you are unhappy? Because of the gap between what you want and the reality. Try to be less greedy. – Joon-hyung
Drama Profile:
- Title: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
- Episodes: 16
- Aired: Nov 16, 2016 – Jan 11, 2017
- Original Network: MBC
- Genre: Coming of age / Sports / Romantic-comedy
- Notes: This drama is inspired by the life of South Korean Olympic weightlifter gold-medalist Jang Mi Ran.
- Written by: Yang Hee Seung (Oh My Ghost), Kim Soo Jin (Awl)
- Directed by: Oh Hyun Jong (A Daughter Just Like You), Nam Sung Woo
- Main Cast: Lee Sung-kyung (Doctors) in the title role, with Nam Joo-hyuk (Who Are You: School 2015)
- Synopsis: A coming-of-age story about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams, experiencing and finding love in the process, and growing every step of the way. (Source : Wikipedia)
K-drama Feels:
- A very healthy, sensible, genuine kind of story as to friendship, family, love, goal, career and priority.
- Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is a light and cute drama. Simple plot yet had so much good vibes.
- This drama was pretty cute and the characters are believable and relatable. I love the way this portrays the youth and its warmth.
- Relationship and Friendship Goals.
- The main couple is so adorable. The chemistry of NamLee couple is okay for me. Their sweetness will kill you.
- Nam Joo Hyuk as Joon Hyung is charming and adorable, his character is so boyfriend material, a kind of guy you want to keep in yourself, in your life. Where can I find one?
- OST is nice! (You and I by Kim Jong Wan / Dreaming by Han Hee Jung)
- If you aren’t looking for a drama that is heavily focused on plot, but rather for humor and fun, then watch WFKBJ.
- Ummmm… Do you like Messi?
- Oh and I almost forgot: SWAAAAAG!
My Rating – 7.5/10 (A charming rom-com.)
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